Surfactants - Anionic Available — Bulk Only

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (Ammonium C10-16 Alkyl Ether Sulfate)

CAS 67762-19-0 · Formula Mixture

An ammonium-neutralized ether-sulfate surfactant supplied for high-foam cleaning concentrates. It provides foaming, wetting, and detergency in cleaning and personal-care formulations.

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HS Code
3402.39
At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Anionic
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Cleaning / Degreasing · Surfactancy
Functional Roles
AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE
CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Applications & Use Cases
  • Detergent base: Primary surfactant in household and industrial cleaners.
  • Foam generation: Delivers high, stable foam in wash systems.
  • Personal-care cleansing: Surfactant for shampoo and body-wash bases.
  • Wetting agent: Lowers surface tension in aqueous formulations.
Safety & Handling
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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
3402 . 39
Chapter 34
Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing and lubricating preparations, waxes
Heading 34.02
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 3402.39
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
67762-19-0
Molecular Formula
Mixture
INCI Name
AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Synonyms & Trade Names
C10–C16 Alkyl Polyethylene Glycol Sulfate Ammonium Salt Polyoxyethylene Alkyl Sulfate Ammonium Salt
Full Description

Ammonium C10-16 alkyl ether sulfate (CAS 67762-19-0), commonly ammonium laureth sulfate, is an anionic surfactant supplied as an aqueous solution. It provides foaming, wetting, and detergency in cleaning and personal-care formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ammonium C10-16 alkyl ether sulfate used for?

Ammonium C10-16 alkyl ether sulfate (CAS 67762-19-0, commonly ammonium laureth sulfate) is an anionic surfactant used as a primary detergent base in household and industrial cleaners and as a cleansing surfactant in shampoo and body-wash bases. It provides foaming, wetting, and detergency.

What is the common name for this surfactant?

It is commonly known as ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), CAS 67762-19-0, the ammonium salt of an ethoxylated C10-16 alkyl ether sulfate. It is supplied as an aqueous solution.

Is ammonium laureth sulfate anionic?

Yes. It is an anionic surfactant carrying a sulfate head group, which delivers high, stable foam and strong detergency in aqueous wash systems.

What is the HS code for ammonium C10-16 alkyl ether sulfate?

It classifies under HS 3402.39 (anionic organic surface-active agents: other). Confirm the final classification with your customs broker for the supplied solution strength.

What is the cost of bulk ammonium laureth sulfate?

Pricing depends on active content, solution strength, and order volume. Request a current quote from RawSource with your target active percentage and volume; a CoA and SDS are provided with each shipment.

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